UNUSUAL SMITH & WESSON WELLS FARGO 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

UNUSUAL SMITH & WESSON WELLS FARGO 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 784. Cal. 45 Schofield. Nickel finish with 5-1/16″ ribbed keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight with fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Mounted with checkered synthetic ivory grips. Buttstrap has a plugged lanyard hole and “US” on the toe. Right side of the ejector housing s marked “W.F. & CO. EX. 784” in slanted italic style letters, which is the standard way of marking Wells Fargo Schofields. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, on p. 122 states that many of these revolvers were skillfully — nickel plated and since they were in new condition required no polishing and have the appearance of an orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be unfired since refinishing and overall retains virtually all of its bright nickel finish with a scratch on right side of frame; hammer retains about all of its bright orig case colors. Grips had been glued to the frame with the right grip now detached and has a compression fracture on inside around the escutcheon, otherwise they are sound with a dark yellow ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-46955 (4,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2222A	$5,750.00	UNUSUAL SMITH & WESSON WELLS FARGO 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 784. Cal. 45 Schofield. Nickel finish with 5-1/16″ ribbed keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight with fixed rear sight in the bbl latch. Mounted with checkered synthetic ivory grips. Buttstrap has a plugged lanyard hole and “US” on the toe. Right side of the ejector housing s marked “W.F. & CO. EX. 784” in slanted italic style letters, which is the standard way of marking Wells Fargo Schofields. According to Smith & Wesson 1857-1945, Neal & Jinks, on p. 122 states that many of these revolvers were skillfully — nickel plated and since they were in new condition required no polishing and have the appearance of an orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, appears to be unfired since refinishing and overall retains virtually all of its bright nickel finish with a scratch on right side of frame; hammer retains about all of its bright orig case colors. Grips had been glued to the frame with the right grip now detached and has a compression fracture on inside around the escutcheon, otherwise they are sound with a dark yellow ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-46955 (4,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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